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105095

Krug Vintage
1995

The serene and harmonious reflection of warm summer sunshine tempered by crisp autumn nights, Krug 1995 exhibits great character, elegance and length. It was born from a year when Nature gifted expressive fruit with great levels of freshness and character.

Krug 1995 is delicate blend of Pinot Noir (48%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (17%).

Composition

48 %

Pinot Noir

35 %

Chardonnay

17 %

Meunier

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Blend:

100% wines of the year 1995

Cork received:

Winter 2004-2005

A word from

The cellar master

The expressive and generous wines of 1995 were a gift from nature following the challenging harvests of previous years.

Julie Cavil, Krug cellar master

1995 was a year of expressive and generous grapes for Krug. It began with a mild winter that was rainy with two short periods of frost in January and March followed by a warm and sunny spring with some April frosts. Nature gifted the ripening season with a long period of heat from the end of June to the harvest, giving expressive fruit with great levels of freshness and character.

Krug 1995 is the serene and harmonious reflection of warm summer sunshine tempered by crisp autumn nights. For Krug, the year 1995 gave birth to wines exhibiting great character, elegance and length. Its final composition is Pinot Noir (48%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (17%).

While a Krug Vintage normally leaves the cellars after 10 years, the House keeps a limited number of these bottles, which were disgorged at the same time, under optimal conditions to present again at a later date. These bottles of Krug Vintage are known as Back Vintages. After over 20 years in the cellars, these bottles have gained in finesse and elegance with a unique harmony of aromas.

Time in cellar:

This bottle spent around 11 years in Krug's cellars developing its expression and elegance, receiving its cork in Winter 2004-2005.

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FOOD PAIRINGS

Krug 1995 pairs elegantly with spicy or exotic recipes including Japanese, Chinese, Indian or Thai dishes seasoned with crystallized ginger and other spices.

This Champagne is also a beautiful match for scallops, shrimp or lobster with paprika and sauterne sauce or even veal with black pepper or light mustard sauce. Desserts with roasted fruits such as apples or peaches further enhance the experience.

TASTING NOTES

Krug 1995 is characterized by a lustrous pale gold colour and playful streams of bubbles.

On the nose, the Champagne delights by its rare combination of ripeness and delicacy, its fragrant hints of white flowers, freshly baked gingerbread and candied fruits alongside ripe melon.

On the palate, Krug 1995 is generous and full, velvety with a hint of almonds and honey, perfectly balanced with fresh citrus fruits, even pink grapefruit enhanced by a remarkable finish.

Note:

Serving Temperature

The House of Krug recommends that its Champagnes be served between 9°C and 12°C, as colder temperatures limit the expression of their flavours and aromas.

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Note:

The Joseph Glass

In 2011, we partnered with renowned crystalware maker, Riedel, to design a glass that would reveal the fullness of flavours and aromas of Krug champagnes.

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Note:

The Influence of Time

All Krug champagnes gain in complexity and patina with the passage of time. We recommend storing them at the same temperature as you intend to serve them, between 9°C and 12°C.

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